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Wagner College running back Dominique Williams made the ESPN highlights with this leap over a Bryant defender during a 2012 game, and now the Minnesota Vikings rookie has made a spectacular play in an NFL preseason game. (Courtesy of Wagner College/David Saffran)

Wagner College running back Dominique Williams has been spending his first NFL camp proving that he's good enough to compete for a roster spot with the Minnesota Vikings.

The rookie made a spectacular leap over a Kansas City defender for an 18-yard run game during last Saturday night's preseason game (see video). He also broke free on a 22-yard run in the Vikings' 30-12 road win, gaining 39 yards on five carries for a 7.8 yard average.

Williams took five consecutive handoffs from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a first-round pick from Louisville, during a 11-play, 73-yard drive that ended with a field goal.

Williams has rushed for 73 yards on 17 carries and has one reception for 11 yards in three preseason games.

Williams made ESPN Plays of the Weekend after hurdling over a Bryant defender during his junior season in 2012.

The Vikings visit the Tennessee Titans tonight in their final tuneup and Williams faces long odds in earning an opening-day roster spot, although he could be a prime practice squad candidate.